Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales. Now Governments Must Finish the Job Wine Growers BC welcomes national framework but says true free trade requires simple consumer access without new markups, fees, or red tape. Wine Growers British Columbia welcomes the agreement reached by nine provincial Premiers to expand direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across Canada, … Read more
Canadian Wine Industry Welcomes Landmark Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement Wine Growers Canada (WGC), the national association representing Canada’s wine industry, welcomed today’s landmark agreement signed by nine provincial Premiers to implement direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales between participating jurisdictions. The Operating Agreement on Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Alcoholic Beverages represents one of the most significant advances in … Read more
Premiers are fostering a more open and integrated economy by removing a major trade barrier within Canada. Today premiers of nine provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador – signed a landmark agreement to implement Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages between their … Read more
The Coffee Room by Nespresso Arrives in Vancouver: An Immersive Summer Social Club Blending Coffee, Design, and Culture Calling all coffee lovers – The Coffee Room by Nespresso is opening its doors in Vancouver this summer, for a four-day pop-up experience where coffee brings people together, sparks creativity, and above all, encourages exploration. Designed as … Read more
A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country. Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than … Read more
Miss Vickie’s® Ristoranti Series Returns for 2026 – and This Time, You Can Reserve Your Chips Before They Hit Shelves Canada’s limited-edition kettle chip series is back, developed in collaboration with Pizzeria Badiali, Ask For Luigi, and Nora Gray. Starting June 26, 100 Miss Vickie’s Chip Kits are available by reservation only. Last year, when … Read more
Almost 500 Fans Unite in Langford to Cheer Team Canada to Victory Nearly 500 soccer fans gathered at Langford Station on June 28th to cheer on Team Canada as they defeated South Africa in a thrilling Round of 32 match. With more than 450 people in attendance, the atmosphere was electric as fans of all … Read more
Celebrate one of Vancouver’s most vibrant and diverse communities. From July 10 (opening night concert) through July 12, Carnaval del Sol, the largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, returns to Jonathan Rogers Park. Presented by Latincouver, the three-day event will bring together thousands of attendees and more than 350 artists, performers and community … Read more
Agadir, Morocco’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret, is Now Directly Connected to Montréal, Canada The Morocco National Tourist Office (MNTO) and Air Transat recently announced a historic new nonstop route connecting Montréal (YUL) to Agadir (AGA), launched on June 12. This marks the first-ever direct flight between Montréal and Agadir, as well as the first direct connection … Read more
Hawksworth Restaurant Launches “Cocktails From the Cup” As Vancouver’s World Cup™ Summer Kicks Off! Eight original cocktails inspired by global flavours join a season of dining experiences as Hawksworth celebrates 15 years As Vancouver welcomes visitors from around the world for this summer’s World Cup™ matches, Hawksworth Restaurant is raising a glass to the occasion … Read more